Friday, August 27, 2010

Chargrilled Vegetables

2 medium zucchini
6 button squash
10 button mushrooms
1 red capsicum
1 green capsicum
1 red onion
4 roma tomatoes
1 bunch asparagus
4 whole garlic cloves
Rosemary/thyme
Olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

1. Preheat barbecue plate or grill on high heat.
2. Prepare vegetables – slice zucchini and onion; cut squash, tomatoes and mushrooms into quarters; chop capsicum into large dice; cut asparagus into 4cm lengths; squash garlic with the blade of a knife.
3. Brush plate lightly with olive oil
4. Add vegetables and herbs, and allow to cook for approximately 5-7 minutes, turning regularly to ensure even cooking.
5. Add vinegar immediately prior to removing from hot plate.

Serves 4.

Notes:
· Many other vegetables may be used – thinly sliced fennel, baby eggplant, cherry tomatoes, pre-cooked sweet potato etc.
· Cold vegetables may be used in salads, pasta sauces etc.


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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Brews Brothers Beer and Food Matching Event

In order to promote healthy eating and responsible drinking Matt recently conducted a beer and food appreciation event at Brews Brothers microbrewery, Woolloongabba.

Matt prepared
  • French Onion Soup with Beer Damper
  • Smokey US style Pork Ribs and
  • Sticky Date Muffins with a Beer Caramel Sauce

All courses were matched with a craft beer brewed on the premises. The event was a sell out!


 
 
The next event will be held on the 10th of September. See our website for details. www.nutritionsmart.com.au

 
 

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Banana Buckwheat Pancakes

2 ripe bananas, mashed 3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buckwheat flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon
butter, for cooking
 
1. Combine eggs, flour, baking powder, milk and cinnamon and whisk lightly to combine before folding in mashed banana.
2. Cook pancakes in a little butter in a non-stick pan, turning when bubbles appear on the surface.

Makes 6 medium pancakes.

  • These gluten free pancakes make a great breakfast served with yoghurt and maple syrup or berries.
  • For a higher protein version add 2 tablespoons of whey protein concentrate to the batter.